Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center
335 SW 12 AVENUE, Miami, FL 33130
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center Compares
Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 147-bed for-profit nursing facility in Miami, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.4%) is below the Florida average of 2.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 147 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 25 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Miami, 15 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.7% — better than the Florida average of 8.7% (35% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.4% — better than the Florida average of 2.6% (83% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.2% — better than the Florida average of 4.7% (74% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.9% — worse than the Florida average of 26.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center with other nursing homes in Miami.
What keeps Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.7% here versus 8.7% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.4% here versus 2.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 147 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center's rating advantage in Miami?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.3 stars across 25 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Miami
Miami sits in Miami-Dade County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.3% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 440,203 (16.3%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $53,975
- Median home value
- $310,700
Demographics for Miami-Dade County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Miami.
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